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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 6 Apr 6:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S South Mountains NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S South Mountains NC
 35.55°N 81.68°W (Elev. 1857 ft)
Last Update:
6:50 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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